Addis Ababa, May 2, 2025 (FMC) — With a remarkable transformation being carried out in Addis Ababa over recent years, the city is growing fast, Denmark Ambassador to Ethiopia Sune Krogstrup claimed.
Reflecting on the city’s impressive growth in recent years, Ambassador Krogstrup highlighted its swift development and expanding potential.
Currently, Ethiopia’s capital transformative corridor development is capturing significant attention and drawing praise as well as interest from foreign ambassadors based here.
Most importantly, the ambitious infrastructure projects are reshaping the nation’s urban and economic landscape, positioning Ethiopia as a rising hub of growth and opportunity in the region.
Danish Ambassador Krogstrup told local news agency ENA that he has personally observed the remarkable transformations taking place in Addis Ababa, affirming that the city is indeed experiencing new developments and changes.
Upon returning to Addis Ababa in 2024, Ambassador Krogstrup pointed out that the city has undergone significant transformations.
He also acknowledged that Ethiopia is the biggest economy and one of the most populous countries on this continent and it is undergoing huge transformations.
The development activities undertaken in Addis Ababa necessitated a substantial amount of financial resources, heightened efforts, as well as a considerable breadth of knowledge and expertise, he indicated.
“The first thing I observed when I came back to Ethiopia in August 2024 after three years was that there were many changes here in Addis.
You can really tell that this is a city that is growing fast, and it needs to cater and create opportunities for the people, for the many people that come to Addis Ababa to seek better opportunities.”
The implication of infrastructure investment for sustainable and inclusive development of the city and the country as a whole is enormous, the ambassador pointed out.
“Addis Ababa, like many other big cities in this country, but also in other countries, there is a huge task with making sure that you invest in infrastructure and that you create economic opportunities that are sustainable and inclusive,” the ambassador elaborated.
These strategic investments are seen as essential for fostering economic growth, enhancing social equity, and improving the overall quality of life for the residents, thus ensuring a brighter future for the entire region, he said.